Ciao Pasta

4.8

1261 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Ciao Pasta offers the most authentic flavors of southern Italy in a historic setting reminiscent of the old world. Located in the heart of San Juan Capistrano, we take pride in bringing the rich flavors and traditions of Italy right to your table. Our menu features a delightful array of dishes, from handmade pasta and artisanal pizzas to fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables, all crafted with the finest ingredients.

At Ciao Pasta, we believe that great food is best enjoyed in good company. Our cozy atmosphere is perfect for family gatherings, romantic dinners, or casual nights out with friends. With a selection of carefully curated wines and house-made desserts, we invite you to indulge in the taste of Italy.

Happy hour at Ciao Pasta includes discounted house wine and beer, where guests are free to indulge in the beverages as they share affordable appetizers and select entrees.

Join us for a culinary journey that celebrates the passion and culture of Italian dining. Buon Appetito!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(949) 496-5002
Website
http://www.ciaopasta.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Pasquale
Catering
Catering Menu available for all your small or big parties
Private party facilities
Private area for up to 80 people for any special occasions Preset 4 Course Dinner available from $29 per person

Location
31661 Camino Capistrano Ste 201, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Area
San Juan Capistrano
Cross Street
Ortega Highways
Parking details
Street parking or back lot parking
Public transit
Amtrack and Metrolink
Entertainment
Sunday jazz 12.30 to 4pm
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

CalamariUS$18.00
Fried calamari + Pomodoro Sauce
CarpaccioUS$17.00
Slices of Beef + Capers + Shaved Grana Padano + Arugula
Burrata e BietoleUS$17.00
Burrata + Roasted Beets + Cherry Tomatoes + Pesto Drizzle
CapreseUS$16.00
Mozzarella + Cherry tomatoes + Basil + Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Polpette CasarecceUS$15.00
Homemade meatballs + Pomodoro sauce + Burrata
Crostini al ProsciuttoUS$17.00
Toasted Rustic bread + Aged Parma Prosciutto + Stracciatella Cheese + Arugula

Insalate

Add chicken $5, Add Salmon $9

CesareUS$14.00
Romaine + croutons + Grana Padano shavings + Caesar dressing
PeraUS$15.00
Baby greens + endives + arugula + grapes + pears + Blue cheese + pecans + raspberry vinaigrette
TagliataUS$22.00
Grilled Angus ribeye steak + arugula + cherry tomatoes + lemon infused olive oil, shaved Grana Padano + Balsamic reduction
Di BietoleUS$15.00
Roasted Red / yellow beets + arugula + endives + goat cheese + balsamic reduction vinaigrette
Al SalmoneUS$23.00
Grilled wild salmon + organic greens + walnuts + dried cranberries + strawberries + goat cheese strawberry vinaigrette
Ai GamberiUS$18.00
Grilled shrimps wrapped in pancetta + endives + arugula cherry tomatoes + feta + pesto drizzle lemon dressing

Le Pizze

Thin crust with homemade dough. Gluten free available

MargheritaUS$18.00
Tomato sauce + Mozzarella + fresh basil
CrudoUS$19.00
Tomato sauce + Mozzarella + arugula + Grana Padano + Parma prosciutto
DiavolaUS$19.00
Tomato sauce + Mozzarella + spicy salame + Italian sausage

Le Paste

Artisanal fresh pasta, gluten free pasta available

Ciao PastaUS$20.00
Bowtie pasta + grilled chicken + mushrooms + tomato cream sauce
TonnarelliUS$20.00
(Carbonara) Pancetta + egg yolk + Pecorino cheese + black pepper
TortellacciUS$21.00
Spinach Ricotta giant Tortellini + Pomodoro Sauce + Fresh Ricotta
PappardelleUS$22.00
Wide ribbon pasta + Porcini mushrooms + black truffle + touch of cream
SpaghettiUS$20.00
Cherry Tomatoes + Garlic + fresh Basil + extra virgin olive oil
Mezze ManicheUS$21.00
Short rigatoni + ground sausage + shallots + mixed mushrooms + touch of cream
TagliatelleUS$21.00
Bolognese style meat sauce
LasagnaUS$19.00
Meat sauce + Ricotta + Mozzarella + Pecorino
RavioliUS$22.00
Portobello Mushroom & Cheese Ravioli + Shallots + Artichokes + Sun dried tomato + cream
PaccheriUS$27.00
Large tube pasta, Pancetta, Shrimps, Pomodoro sauce, Basil, Burrata Cheese

I Secondi

BranzinoUS$31.00
Grilled Mediterranean Sea Bass + cherry tomatoes + olive tapenade + grilled vegetables
TonnoUS$31.00
Seared Ahi Tuna Steak + Caramelized onions + Balsamic sauce reduction + Grilled vegetables
Limone e CarciofiUS$23.00
Chicken breast + artichokes + lemon sauce + grilled vegetables
ParmigianaUS$23.00
Breaded chicken breast + pomodoro sauce + Mozzarella + house pasta
Brasato di ManzoUS$29.00
Slow cooked short ribs + San Marzano tomatoes + red wine reduction homemade Orecchiette pasta (Pasquale's mother special recipe from hometown Puglia)

What 1,261 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

South Orange County
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

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Ciao Pasta in San Juan Capistrano is a charming Italian eatery known for its "authentic Southern Italy family recipes" and "impeccable cuisine." Guests rave about the "amazing service" and delightful patio dining. While parking can be tricky, the "great menu" and consistent quality make it a favorite for many.

1,261 Reviews

J
Jen
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service (everyone we engaged with from walking in, to walking out) was exceptional. The food was delicious… love this place!
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George
Orange County
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, wonderful food, great ambience.
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Don
Orange County
61 reviews
vip
4.0
61 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Hands down the best pasta in South Orange County. My chicken parm was outstanding.
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Patti
Orange County
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food served with friendly smiles on a lovely patio. I thought I'd be cold sitting outside in November, but the covered portion of the patio by the fireplace was toasty warm and well sheltered from any cold breezes. The wine recommendation was excellent and reasonably priced, and the menu easily accommodated our different tastes. We'll definitely be back!
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Angel
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome service and the food was very delightful.
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Narmina
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was very delicious and the staff was so kind! We had an amazing time and will definitely be back sometime soon!
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STEVEN
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great place and food as always .Server brought wrong drinks twice but besides that was great
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Russ
Central Coast
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was tasty and our waitress Alessandra gave us some good suggestions. The after dinner expresso martini was my favorite!! Parking is horrible though. The only downside. We will be back
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Teresa
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always a pleasure to dine with Ciao Pasta ~ food is perfect portions, savory and elegantly presented.
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Mary
Orange County
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We were once again delighted with our meal at Ciao Pasta. One of our daughters is gluten-free, and the availability of gluten-free pasta and pizza is a definite plus. Each member of our party ordered a different entree, and they were all delicious.
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FAQs

Ciao Pasta offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 496-5002.

Ciao Pasta is rated 4.8 stars by 1261 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

31661 Camino Capistrano Ste 201, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Additional information

Cross Street
Ortega Highways
Area
San Juan Capistrano
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking or back lot parking
Public transit
Amtrack and Metrolink
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Pasquale
Entertainment
Sunday jazz 12.30 to 4pm
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.ciaopasta.net/
Phone number
(949) 496-5002
Catering
Catering Menu available for all your small or big parties
Private party facilities
Private area for up to 80 people for any special occasions Preset 4 Course Dinner available from $29 per person

Featured in

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Ciao Pasta

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Orange County Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Halibut

Ciao Pasta

Spaghetti

Antipasti

CalamariUS$18.00

CarpaccioUS$17.00

Burrata e BietoleUS$17.00

CapreseUS$16.00

Polpette CasarecceUS$15.00

Crostini al ProsciuttoUS$17.00

Insalate

CesareUS$14.00

PeraUS$15.00

TagliataUS$22.00

Di BietoleUS$15.00

Al SalmoneUS$23.00

Ai GamberiUS$18.00

Le Pizze

MargheritaUS$18.00

CrudoUS$19.00

DiavolaUS$19.00

Le Paste

Ciao PastaUS$20.00

TonnarelliUS$20.00

TortellacciUS$21.00

PappardelleUS$22.00

SpaghettiUS$20.00

Mezze ManicheUS$21.00

TagliatelleUS$21.00

LasagnaUS$19.00

RavioliUS$22.00

PaccheriUS$27.00

I Secondi

BranzinoUS$31.00

TonnoUS$31.00

Limone e CarciofiUS$23.00

ParmigianaUS$23.00

Brasato di ManzoUS$29.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ciao Pasta offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ciao Pasta restaurant rated?

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